Issue - meetings
Local Plan Action Plan
Meeting: 16/12/2020 - Cabinet (Item 10)
10 Local Plan Action Plan 
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Decision:
1. That the Local Plan Action Plan be approved and that officers undertake the work programme as set out at Appendix A of report CAB3274 of the Local Plan Action Plan which will be published on the council’s website as soon as practicable.
2. That officers continue work on the Local Plan and that a further report be brought to cabinet in early 2021 for approval to undertake consultation on Strategic Issues & Priorities in spring of 2021.
3. That it be noted that central government have yet to confirm the housing supply numbers relevant to the council.
4. That it be noted that additional funding will be required to implement the Local Plan Action Plan and that such implementation is a council priority.
Minutes:
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Councillor Porter introduced the report and highlighted the background to the proposals, including the significant impact of the two Government announcements earlier in the year on proposed changes to the housing number requirements and the planning system more broadly which meant that it would not have been sensible to proceed with the previously planned Strategic Issues and Options consultation. The Government had announced earlier this morning that the calculations of the housing number requirements would be revised. Councillor Porter also clarified that Winchester Town Forum would have responsibility for developing its own Action Plan in the light of the Vision for Winchester.
At the invitation of the Leader, Councillors Hutchison, Bell and Brook addressed Cabinet as summarised briefly below.
Councillor Hutchison Welcomed the report and the confirmation from Councillor Porter that the Winchester Town Forum would develop its own Action Plan.
Councillor Bell Mentioned specific concerns in relation to the emerging Local Plan and the Strategic Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) in connection with the private Royal Down development proposal. Thanked Councillor Porter for the statement issued to local parish councils on this matter. Requested that the available documents in connection with the Local Plan be made easily accessible on the existing Council website. Believed that it was important that the SHELAA acknowledged all the constraints on the land, such as local gaps.
Councillor Brook Disappointed about the lack of progress on the Local Plan and believed that there had also been a lack of communications with local people and parish councils generally. Considered that work on the Strategic Issues and Options should have proceeded despite the Government consultation announcements, with a caveat acknowledging the uncertainty.
Councillor Porter and other Cabinet Members responded to comments made, including emphasising the regular communications that had taken place with parish councils.
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Cabinet agreed the following for the reasons set out above and outlined in the report.
RESOLVED:
1. That the Local Plan Action Plan be approved and that officers undertake the work programme as set out at Appendix A of the report of the Local Plan Action Plan which will be published on the council’s website as soon as practicable.
2. That officers continue work on the Local Plan and that a further report be brought to cabinet in early 2021 for approval to undertake consultation on Strategic Issues & Priorities in spring of 2021.
3. That it be noted that central government have yet to confirm the housing supply numbers relevant to the council.
4. That it be noted that additional funding will be required to implement the Local Plan Action Plan and that such implementation is a council priority.